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Operator Licensing and Transport Legislation Compliance

Builds practical understanding of the legislation governing road transport operators in South Africa, including operating licences, permits and roadworthiness requirements. Covers application processes, renewal timelines, compliance inspections and the penalties for operating without valid documentation. Helps transport managers avoid the vehicle downtime and fines that come from lapsed or incorrect licensing.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain the operating licence application and renewal process for road transport operators.
  • Distinguish between the permit requirements for freight, passenger and specialised transport.
  • Maintain compliance registers that track licence and permit expiry dates.
  • Prepare fleets for compliance inspections by traffic and licensing authorities.
  • Identify the penalties associated with operating without valid documentation.
  • Coordinate with licensing authorities to resolve application delays and disputes.

Course outline

  1. 01Operating Licence Application Process
  2. 02Permit Types for Freight and Passenger Transport
  3. 03Compliance Registers and Renewal Tracking
  4. 04Roadworthiness Certification Requirements
  5. 05Preparing for Compliance Inspections
  6. 06Penalties for Non Compliance
  7. 07Dealing with Licensing Authorities
  8. 08Record Keeping for Audits

Who should attend

Designed for transport compliance officers, fleet administrators, operations managers and owners responsible for operator licensing and legal compliance.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
26 to 27 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
1 to 2 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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